Bridgwater1 day agoTraffic warning for drivers after motorway closureAlthough the M5 has now reopened in Somerset, there are still severe delays in the area.1 day ago1 day agoCalls to restrict HMOs as streets 'full of cars' Locals say they are dealing with "car after car after car" parking on their streets. 1 day ago10 Jul 2026Major route reopens after 'serious' gas leakThe A39 through part of a Somerset town was closed on Thursday for emergency repairs.10 Jul 202610 Jul 2026Frustration as towns miss out on culture prizeNo places in Somerset make the shortlist for the UK's first Town of Culture accolade for 2028.10 Jul 20269 Jul 2026Condemned school reveals plans for new siteA new school site is set to open in 2028 after its main building was deemed unsafe in 2023.9 Jul 20262 Jul 2026PC sent 'disturbing' racist and misogynistic memesPC Luke Hurst was found to have committed gross misconduct and was dismissed without notice.2 Jul 202627 Jun 2026Gnomes looking for homes traumatise neighbourhoodDozens of cheery, red-cheeked gnomes have been terrorising residents of a Somerset housing estate.27 Jun 202626 Jun 2026M5 delays after falling cable risk sparked closureThe M5 was closed between Burnham-on-Sea and Bridgwater in both directions causing long delays.26 Jun 202620 Jun 2026Celebration for 'best of local radio' presenterA ceremony is held for former BBC radio presenter Emma Britton, who died last month.20 Jun 2026...
